Threads of Freedom

Evolving exhibition on display from 24th November, 2025
Final artwork on display from 6th January, 2026

As part of Our Freedom: Here and Now, The Spring has joined a nationwide celebration marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Working with local artists Helen Sill and Tanya Woods, we’ve explored what freedom means to people in Havant today.

Through drawings, words, and stitches, our community has shared their reflections on freedom. These contributions have been brought together into one participatory artwork that captures the voices and creativity of the local community.

Explore the evolving exhibition from 24th November 2025, then celebrate the final artwork from 7th January 2026.

Opening times and access

Our exhibitions are completely free and open during the venue’s usual operating hours (Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm and one hour before evening performances). Please note the evolving exhibition will be displayed in our Mezzanine gallery which is upstairs. There is step-free access to our Museum and a chair lift up to the gallery. If you have any questions about access, please get in touch.

Threads of Freedom Project - stitching onto cloth fabric in different colours which says 'Taking off my bra at the end of the day'

Threads of Freedom Stitching onto white cloth with the words 'freedom to grow' with an image of a face with flowers on the head.

Our Freedom: Here and Now is a nation-wide programme lead by Future Arts Centres. The programme is delivered in partnership with Libraries Connected and Open Eye Gallery, supported using public funding by UK Government through Arts Council England.